 Need To Degrease My Engine |
  |
 Aug 12, 2010 - 3:51 PM
|
 
|
|
Enthusiast  Joined Nov 22, '06 From Maui, HAWAII Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Aloha!
 I need to degrease my engine soon. I brought a can of Johnsen engine degreaser. My engine is a 5S-FE, what needs to be covered from water protection? Mahalo! 
|
|
Aug 12, 2010 - 5:34 PM
|
|
 Enthusiast Joined Nov 10, '09 From Louisiana Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
Cover you diztributor cap for sure, and the more important wires, spray on the degreaser and let it sit for like 10-20 minutes. then spray it off or pressure wash it. I pressure washed mine. I did it like 3 times.
|
|
Aug 12, 2010 - 7:12 PM
|
|
|
Enthusiast Joined Sep 12, '05 From Who says you can't circle race a celica? Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
Have the engine running while you do this that way you won't water log it.
-------------------- 94 GT Liftback
86 GTS Coupe (Racecar) #99 Crew Chief |
|
Aug 18, 2010 - 11:11 AM
|
|
 Enthusiast Joined Feb 16, '06 From Maui, Hawaii Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
Like the other guys said, make sure to cover all the ignition related wires and components and also it wouldn't hurt to cover the alternator if you decide to keep the engine off. I'd avoid using a pressure washer on the engine itself since it will force water through the valve gaskets and so forth (seen it happen to a friends car). It would be good to use those steam cleaners after degreasing as it helps break up all that debris on the head and block, if not then regular water and toothbrush will be just as good. BTW I use simple green as a degreaser cause it smells better
This post has been edited by netrata: Aug 18, 2010 - 11:20 AM --------------------  |
|
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
| Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: November 23rd, 2024 - 3:50 PM |